This classic detective tale shares a number of characteristics with the Sherlock Holmes series penned by Arthur Conan Doyle—enough to ensure that Holmes fans will feel right at home—but the duo of sleuth Dr. Thorndyke and his protege Christopher Jarvis are unique enough to earn readers' loyalty on their own merits.
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